Green River Ordnance Plant
The Green River Ordnance Plant, also known as the Green River Arsenal, was a large munitions factory complex between Dixon and Amboy in Lee County, Illinois.
It was rapidly constructed in 1942 and just as quickly shut down in 1945. Stewart-Warner Corporation operated the complex to produce rocket-propelled bazooka ammunition, artillery shells, naval shells, bombs, rifle grenades, fuses and rockets for use during World War II. [1]
It lies on the south side of U.S. Highway 30.
See also
- Rock Island Arsenal
- Joliet Army Ammunition Plant
- Sangamon Ordnance Plant
- Lake City Army Ammunition Plant
External links
- Illinois EPA article
- Lincoln Highway pictures
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